Delve into the dark and decadent world of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" – Oscar Wilde’s timeless masterpiece that explores the corrupting power of vanity and the quest for eternal youth. This provocative novel remains as compelling and relevant today as it was when first published in 1890, offering readers a fascinating study of human nature and morality.
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" tells the story of a handsome young man named Dorian Gray, whose portrait, painted by artist Basil Hallward, mysteriously ages and bears the burden of his sins, while Dorian himself remains youthful and unmarked by the passage of time. Under the influence of the hedonistic Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian embarks on a life of indulgence and debauchery, leading to tragic and horrifying consequences.